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Rhythms of Canada

Summer Festival

Monday, June 30–Tuesday, July 1

Please note, festivities are planned to continue rain or shine — weather-appropriate attire is recommended.

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The countdown is on for one of the city’s most exhilarating festivals!

Experience Canada’s rich cultural tapestry with two days of world-class performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and delicious food. Watch the entire site — from the Museum to the Aga Khan Park — come alive with music, art, and vibrant celebration.

 

Throughout the festival, enjoy free admission to the Museum Collections Gallery and $10 admission to our upcoming exhibition, As the Sun Appears from Beyond: Twenty Years of the Al Burda Award (opening June 14, 2025).

Schedule

Monday • June 30
Tuesday • July 1

Workshops

Get inspired and create your own work of art in one of our hands-on workshops.

3 Events
Clay Tile Making Workshop

Special Events, Workshops

Clay Tile Making Workshop

Rhythms of Canada Workshop

Mon, Jun 30–Tue, Jul 1, 2025
5 pm
Info
Beads and Beyond: Jewellery Making Workshop

Special Events, Workshops

Beads and Beyond: Jewellery Making Workshop

Rhythms of Canada Workshop

Mon, Jun 30–Tue, Jul 1, 2025
1–2 pm & 3–4 pm
Info
Family Water Marbling Workshop

Special Events, Workshops

Family Water Marbling Workshop

Rhythms of Canada Workshop

Mon, Jun 30–Tue, Jul 1, 2025
1–2 pm & 3–4 pm
Tickets & Info

Bios

Main Stage

Family Stage

TD Pop-Up Performances

Museum Courtyard

Tapestry Jam – 7:30–9:30 pm

Tapestry Jam is a live, genre-defying music series rooted in spontaneity, curiosity, and deep listening. Curated by Toronto-based artist and organizer Shaunt Raffi, each edition brings together four musicians who remain anonymous to one another—and to the audience—until the moment they step on stage. With no rehearsals and no prior collaboration, what unfolds is a raw, unfiltered exploration of sound that blurs the lines between cultures, genres, and traditions.

At its core, Tapestry Jam is about trust—trusting the moment, the music, and the collective act of improvisation. The format invites both musicians and listeners into a shared space of vulnerability and imagination, where boundaries dissolve and unexpected connections emerge.

Since its inception in 2023, the series has grown into a vibrant community gathering, offering a platform for some of the city’s most adventurous artists while remaining deeply rooted in values of experimentation, cultural dialogue, and presence.

Whether you’re an avid listener or a first-time attendee, Tapestry Jam offers an experience that is never the same twice—but always unforgettable.

Family Tent

Getting to the Museum

 

Be advised that there are currently a number of TTC route changes. Use the TTC’s Trip Planner to plan your route.

The Museum is accessible by car via Don Mills Rd, Eglinton Ave East, or the Don Valley Parkway (DVP). Take the Wynford Dr exit.

Bicycle parking is available free of charge.

The Museum’s Performing Arts programming is generously supported by the Nanji Family Foundation.

Silver Sponsors

 

Government Partners